Billie Lourd Emotionally Honors Mom Carrie Fisher on Star Wars Day
Celebrating Princess Leia on Star Wars Anniversary - Celebrating the Legacy of Princess Leia on Star Wars Anniversary
On the Star Wars-loving public's unofficial holiday, Billie Lourd, the 32-year-old actress, paid a touching tribute to her late legendary mother, Carrie Fisher, on Instagram. The heartwarming post featured a heartfelt snapshot of her four-year-old son, Kingston Fisher, and her two-year-old daughter, Jackson Joanne, watching Carrie play the iconic role of Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983).
The adorable duo, enthralled by their grandmother's on-screen performance during the epic battle of the stars, beautifully showcased the strong legacy Carrie left behind in the Star Wars universe (1, 2). Touched Star Wars fans couldn't help but express their heartfelt reactions, admiring the tender moment and describing it as "powerful" and tear-inducing.
One fan wrote, "Your mom inspired generations - and now her grandchildren can see her shine. What a powerful moment," while another commented, "Showing your kids her legacy is the right way to educate. We love Carrie forever, may the 4th be with you and your wonderful family." A playful reference to the film's famous line, "May the Force be with you."
Billie has continued to honor her mother since her passing in 2016. On Fisher's birthday last year, Billie shared on Instagram, "On my mom's birthday, I always try to celebrate her as much as possible, but today I just wanted to celebrate with her. Some years, my grief allows me to feel the warmth of her love, some years she makes me angry, some years I feel numb, but today, when I woke up, I just felt sad. I didn't want to celebrate, I just wanted my mom."
A Legacy That Lives On
Carrie Fisher, who captured hearts as Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, passed away in 2016, four days after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60. Despite her passing, Carrie continued to leave her mark on the franchise, reprising her role in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015). Her enduring legacy lived on, with unused footage from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (2017) and archival material being used in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019).
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♪ Billie Lourd, mimicking her mother Carrie Fisher's iconic line from "Star Wars," sang, "I'm gonna be a star, I'm gonna be a star," as she shared a touching snapshot of her grandchildren, Kingston and Jackson, watching Carrie as Leia on Star Wars Day.
The bond between mother and daughter, transcending time and space, was evident as Leia's grandchildren cherished her legacy, inheriting her love for entertainment, pop-culture, and sci-fi-and-fantasy.
Billie's heartfelt post on Instagram, commemorating her mother's 64th birthday in 2020, echoed her constant attempt to honor Carrie's memory and keep her spirit alive.
Carrie Fisher, immortalized as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars saga, may have departed in 2016, but her legacy continues to shine brightly, intertwined with the fabric of the entertainment industry and the hearts of fans worldwide.
